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Sitter Profile Image: Jordyn C.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

About: Hi! My name is Jordyn and I am 25 years old. I have had dogs my whole life, and I love them! I have had a Husky and Labrador Retriever, a Rottweiller, and I currently have a Goldendoodle that I have cared for since she was a puppy. I used to dog sit/walk for friends and family members, and have multiple years of experience on Rover. Now I hope to help take care of your dog too! I have taken care of many dogs ranging from Papillions to Great Danes. I love interacting with all breeds of dogs. I am available Thursday through Sunday. I would be happy to care for your dog! I work a hybrid schedule and will typically be available Thursday through Sunday to do walks, house sit, or do drop in visits for your pet. I always make sure doors and other entrances are closed and locked upon entry and exit. Your pet will always have food and water according to owner instructions.

Sitter Profile Image: Keara C.
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Keara C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
50 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Keara was great! She spent plenty of time with my two kitties when she stopped by, provided many pictures, and a gave a description of how they were doing at each check-in.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Brooke was once again on top of everything. She was able to handle our senior cat’s needs without any issues. She’s prompt, organized and good at communicating.

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Asher W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Reston, VA, 20190

Asher was absolutely amazing and so incredibly patient with my cat who can experience extreme separation anxiety. Every care step was followed and multiple pictures per visit were provided, leaving me fully at ease that my precious baby was being taken care of in the same way that I would have. Absolutely would love and fully plan to book again in the future!!

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Paige M.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Paige took care of our cat for 2 weeks. We have only great things to say about her. She is a very reliable, responsible, punctual, trustworthy and caring pet sitter. She followed all our instructions and sent us daily updates with pictures. We knew that our cat was in good hands, because she looked very relaxed and comfortable around Paige. We will definitely reach out to Paige again to look after our cat and highly recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter. Thank you, Paige!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lesley G.
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Lesley G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Lesley is the Best!! So caring and very thoughtful. She sends pics and messages and she gave me such piece of mind. If she has availability she always does her best to be helpful and I’m so thankful to have found her. I’m going to miss her now that I’m moving to a different area. Best wishes for continued Success!! 😊👏

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Sitter Profile Image: Sanya A.
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Sanya A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Sanya did a great job caring for my cats while I was out of town. I was worried my cats would be anxious and timid with someone new but they were very comfortable around Sanya. It was so encouraging to see them quickly warm up to her and have a nice time while I was away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicolas K.
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Nicolas K.
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18 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Nick and Carmen did a great job

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Sitter Profile Image: Elena L.
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Elena L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
44 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Elena did an excellent job with my two cats over a long weekend (30 min drop in visits x twice daily). She played with them, fed them according to the instructions, and cleaned the box. She was attentive to my requests as an owner and to the cats needs. Will absolutely rebook in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hilary J.
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Hilary J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
14 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Hilary did an awesome job with our 2 cats! She was on time, fed and medicated them, hung out with them and sent pix! She is by far the best person we've ever had watch our cats. Hilary took care of cleaning the litter and bringing in the mail every day, too. We highly recommend her - she clearly enjoys what she does, and we are super grateful!

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Sitter Profile Image: Marian M.
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Marian M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

Amazing as always! Took such great care of our pets and had superb attention to detail. Thank you so much for having my baby boys again

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Serene G.
Sitter Profile Image: Cassidy M.
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Cassidy M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
22 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20166

Cinders and Pepper had an amazing time with Cassidy! She followed all care instructions, arrived promptly for check-ins, and gave great reports with photos. They look forward to seeing her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis B.
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Alexis B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

Alexis took great care of my animals while I was away. She’s responsive and gives great updates including pictures. I would definitely leave my pets in her care again. Highly recommend!

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Caroline C.
Sitter Profile Image: Skyler R.
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Skyler R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

Skyler is great with our puppy! She feels like she cares for our little guy like her own. She always send detailed updates and great photos and videos. We know our puppy is in good hands when she comes to watch him. We appreciate her warmth as well as her professionalism. We will definitely use her in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rakesh K.
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Rakesh K.
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$15
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6 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

About: I have over six years of experience providing dedicated care for dogs and one year with cats, specializing in everything from overnight house sitting to daily visits for walks, meals, and playtime. As a full-time pet care professional, I easily manage multi-pet households and design balanced routines tailored to each animal's needs. I have extensive experience supporting both high-energy puppies who need basic training reinforcement and senior pets requiring extra patience, gentle pacing, and medication administration. I am incredibly detail-oriented, remain completely calm under pressure, and prioritize consistent communication by sending regular text, photo, and video updates. At home, I have a friendly one-year-old Chihuahua mix who loves welcoming new dog companions. While I dedicate my own mornings, middays, and evenings to your animals, I am personally occupied on weekends between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. During this brief window, my wife will step in to care for the pets, ensuring your animals are never left unattended and receive uninterrupted, reliable attention. I am genuinely passionate about animals—the kind of person who always stops to greet a dog on the sidewalk—and we will treat your pets with the absolute love, safety, and respect they deserve as members of the family. Pet care is the central focus of my daily schedule. Because I have a highly flexible routine, I am able to provide consistent supervision, frequent potty breaks, and structured play sessions throughout the day. My mornings start with fresh water, feeding, and an initial stretching walk, followed by regular check-ins and companionship every few hours and an evening walk. On weekends, I dedicate extra time to longer walks, outdoor play, ensuring every guest feels safe, engaged, and fully integrated into a stable daily flow. I treat every pet as if they were a member of my own family. Safety and comfort are my top priorities, so I closely follow any specific feeding schedules, house rules, and instructions you provide. My goal is to maintain your pet's normal routine to minimize any separation anxiety. I provide constant companionship, keep a watchful eye during play, and give plenty of individual attention, affection, and belly rubs so they feel completely safe and loved while you are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Margaret B.
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Margaret B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Herndon, VA, 20170

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, I’ve always dreamed of having my own! Once I recused one I couldn’t stop, now I have 3 angel rescue boys! I can walk two of them at a time, I’m always watching for other dogs, I let them sniff as long as they want, looking for bikes/ cars, being very vigilant the entire walk to ensure their safety. I recently moved to the area with two of my rescues and my partners Lab. Please message me if you have any questions, I can’t wait to meet your fur babies! I love walking dogs, it bring me peace! I have my dogs on a schedule so I would easily be able to fit in more! I take care of my three dogs by giving them enrichment walks, playtime, snuggle time and backyard time. I’ve been around dogs my entire life and always plan to.

Sitter Profile Image: Jannatul N.
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Jannatul N.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
34 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20148

Jannatul is the absolute best cat sitter!! She has watched our Leo twice now and he loves her! She’s so sweet and makes sure to play with your cat and take care of any extra needs that they may have. Definitely recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendall K.
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Kendall K.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Ashburn, VA, 20147

About: I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. I enjoy there company and am always happy to help out pet owners to make there lives easier. I enjoy spending time outside and walking dogs in my free time. Whenever anyone was ever in need of a dog walker in college I was always ready to help out. Growing up around all types of dogs including, mutts, black lab mixes and a terrier, I am comfortable around all dogs. I have house sat/dog sat for a ton of family friends throughout my life. I am a reliable person and would take great care of ones home and there pets. If applicable, I love going on runs with dogs as well and would be more than happy to do that if it was okay with the owner. I am a full time nurse but am looking to earn little extra cash in my spare time. I love dogs and enjoy spending time outside. I’ll be sure to get back to requests as fast as possible. I am currently living in a home with roommates and am unable to dog sit in my current home. Happy to dog sit at others home as long as my dog gets along with yours.

Sitter Profile Image: Brittany B.
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Brittany B.
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$15
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30 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20165

About: Lifelong dog lover here! I grew up with Labs from birth through college and have spent years caring for family, friends, and neighbors’ dogs, both at my home and theirs. Daily walks, playtime, and lots of love are always part of my routine. Your pup will get all the attention, care, and tail-wagging fun they deserve! I’m available for afternoon and evening walks once my elementary school teaching day ends in the early afternoon. I offer flexible, consistent timing to keep your pup happy, exercised, and cared for! I’ve lived with a sweet pup for over 6 years and regularly walk and help care for them. I provide safe, supervised, and reliable walks, always prioritizing your dog’s safety and happiness.

Sitter Profile Image: Jewelee F.
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Jewelee F.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Sterling, VA, 20164

Would highly recommend. Jewelee was very thoughtful and caring about our pets. We mainly booked Jewelee to look after our three dogs. She paid particular attention to their eating and outside time schedules, and cuddled with them throughout the day. We came home to three very happy pups, and the place was very clean. We really appreciated Jewelee's help, and would highly recommend her.

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Maggie was awesome. She gave them extra time and attention. Our four 80lb puppies loved her. They are a handful. I think they were actually disappointed when we came home instead of Maggie walking through the door. Well done Maggie!

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Thomas S.
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Hilary took care of Scout, our older dog, during our short beach vacation. She was fantastic and reliable as always! Scout is happy and we know he is well taken care of while we are away.

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Dani D.
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Jen is an amazing sitter! She always gives us peace of mind when we’re away, and we know that our Lilo is in the best care possible. We highly recommend!

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Ryley D.
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Corrine is a wonderful dog sitter. She takes time to play with Zoey (who is very energetic) and keeps us updated. Thank you!!

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Vi H.
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Lissa did an amazing job taking care of our new puppy and comforting her while we were at an all day event. Will definitely be using her again.

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Alan F.
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I had to travel into town with my dog and it was going to be long work days. I was relieved to find Rachael and meet her — knowing my dog would be well cared for! Highly recommended her to others!

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Deanna H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We were delighted to find Melinda to care for our sweet English Bulldog. Melinda is reliable and responsive and communicates well! She was wonderful with our older dog, very patient to give her meds and drops. Hope to hire her again! Wonderful experience!

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Amy H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney was so sweet with our puppy -- she spent extra time with her and sent along great videos. She was super flexible and easy to work with, even though we were a bit last minute. We'll certainly ask her to help out again! Thank you!

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Julia L.
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Brooke was so helpful and sweet with our puppy — she even taught her a new trick! She took incredible care of our puppy, our home, and keep us well updated. Would certainly rebook and trust her to provide great care.

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Julia L.
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Carey was very professional and and took really good care of my guys. I felt safe leaving them in her care.

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Gabriel J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Skyler wis absolutely Amazing! We were nervous about having someone care for our puppy, but she eased all of our fears and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, even giving resources we may need moving forward.

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Carrie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Salto seemed to enjoy his babysitter! The first meeting went very well, and we left with peace of mind! Excellent communication and photos were provided during the babysitting session. We highly recommend Vanessa for your childcare needs!

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Franck C.
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Keara was able to come through for us on short notice and had an immediate connection with our Mona. Couldn't be happier!

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Omar Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using Rover, and Olga was amazing! Frequently kept me updated on Coopers status, including plenty of pics. Had the schedule this last minute and on Thanksgiving Day, and Olga was more than happy to help. Will definitely use her again in the future, and highly recommend.

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Graeme B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcia took excellent care of our pets (dog and cat)! We were so impressed with her attention to detail in her updates while we were away and would absolutely trust our pets in her care again!

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Katie C.
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Fantastic walker and takes amazing care of our 2 big energetic dogs! She is incredibly punctual and amazing at communicating as well

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Cheyenne A.
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He was so nice to my dog. My dog def enjoyed his time with him. Very easy to coordinate with him. clear communication. would def recommend him to anyone

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Luz H.
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Stephanie was very quick to respond and got us out of a bind when our flight was delayed 20hrs. The dogs were happy and healthy when we returned.

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Gwen R.
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The average cost for Dog Sitting in Sterling on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 15,437 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Sterling. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Sterling stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Sterling choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.

To find sitters in Sterling with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Sterling. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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